It's hard not to be impressed by the Orange

Syracuse dominated in two consecutive nights at the Garden with blowouts of two teams ranked in the top...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

...be a top pick. High Point: Top 10 Low Point: Late first round. Wesley Johnson, G/F, Syracuse Johnson got off to a terrific start at Iowa State three years ago and scouts were buzzing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Four ranked teams collide at MSG

For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature four ranked teams. What do you need to know before the fun begins Thursday night at MSG?

Hargrave Military No. 1 in Prep Ten

Prep schools like Hargrave Military Academy and Brewster Academy are great places to find hidden recruiting treasures, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Prospects look for fruitful showing in Big Apple

Not only will the 2KSports Classic, benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, provide some high-quality games Thursday night, it will also offer glimpses of seve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Behind the Bets: All hail college hoops!

Think Vegas doesn't care about NCAA basketball until March? You're wrong. In fact, some of the smartest bets around can be taken now, while many sports books are still busy juggling football games.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Sorry Charlie

...outcoached you. By Rich Rodriguez, a coach whose job security is even more tenuous than yours. By Syracuse, who shockingly came from behind to stun your team. By your 16-19 record in the past...

Fitness adds new edge to Harris' game

Tobias Harris has always had the talent and the basketball IQ to make him a good player. But it took an intense workout regimen to make him great, writes Matt Winkeljohn.

Would-be first-rounders back for better or worse

If you're a college underclassman with a shot at going in the lottery, chances are you're declaring for the NBA draft. In the past decade, virtually e...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Is Tyler the next prep-to-pros trend-setter?

San Diego basketball star Jeremy Tyler is skipping his senior year of high school to go pro overseas. He'll earn money, endorsements and valuable experience. Is this the inevitable next step for preps-to-pros?

Refs, top conferences and Tebow vs. Ingram

...to USC at home and to lowly Purdue. Iowa lost at home to Northwestern, who lost to Syracuse. On the whole when people size up which conferences are best, I do think it's all...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Most seem to be in favor of early signing period

Xavier Henry, a bit nervous, anxious and overall uncomfortable, sat in front of an ESPNU camera at this time last year and put on a Memphis hat, choos...

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Cervi led Syracuse to 1955 NBA title

Al Cervi, a pro basketball star who coached the Syracuse Nationals to the 1955 NBA championship, has died in upstate New York at age 92.

Caption: SYRACUSE - NEW YORK 1955: The World Champions of basketball Syracuse Nationals pose for a team portrait front row...